- present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).
plates
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum houses menus, plates and other artifacts recovered from the debris.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Alvarez told police at the scene that the metal plates were for an art project, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The findings could help scientists improve models of how the Andes formed and better understand how interactions between tectonic plates influenced the geological development of the Americas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
The menu is built for sharing, with small plates divided into charcuterie and cheese, raw, animal and vegetable.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
When I get home, Mom is clearing everyone else’s finished plates.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
